U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) holds hands with women's rights advocate Dr. Josephine Obiajulu Odumakin of Nigeria after she received the International Women of Courage award at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC....Meer

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) holds hands with women's rights advocate Dr....U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) holds hands with women's rights advocate Dr. Josephine Obiajulu Odumakin of Nigeria after she received the International Women of Courage award at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. In celebration of the 102nd International Women's Day, the State Department honored nine women from around the world with the International Women of Courage Award, including the 23-year-old Indian woman known only as 'Nirbhaya,' who died from injuries she received after being gang raped by six men last December in Delhi.MinderMeer

Afghanistan Counter Narcotics Police First Sergeant Malalai Bahaduri (R) acknowledges applause from U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and others before receiving the International Women of Courage Award at the State Department March 8,...Meer

Afghanistan Counter Narcotics Police First Sergeant Malalai Bahaduri (R)...Afghanistan Counter Narcotics Police First Sergeant Malalai Bahaduri (R) acknowledges applause from U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and others before receiving the International Women of Courage Award at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. In celebration of the 102nd International Women's Day, the State Department honored nine women from around the world with the International Women of Courage Award, including the 23-year-old Indian woman known only as 'Nirbhaya,' who died from injuries she received after being gang raped by six men last December in Delhi.MinderMeer

Teresa Heinz Kerry (L), wife of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, talks with Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman during the International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony at the State Department March 8, 2013 in...Meer

Teresa Heinz Kerry (L), wife of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, talks with...Teresa Heinz Kerry (L), wife of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, talks with Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman during the International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. In celebration of the 102nd International Women's Day, the State Department honored nine women from around the world with the International Women of Courage Award, including the 23-year-old Indian woman known only as 'Nirbhaya,' who died from injuries she received after being gang raped by six men last December in Delhi.MinderMeer

Elman Peace and Human Rights Centre Executive Director Fartuun Adan of Somalia delivers remarks after receiving the International Women of Courage award at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. In celebration of the...Meer

Elman Peace and Human Rights Centre Executive Director Fartuun Adan of Somalia...Elman Peace and Human Rights Centre Executive Director Fartuun Adan of Somalia delivers remarks after receiving the International Women of Courage award at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. In celebration of the 102nd International Women's Day, the State Department honored nine women from around the world with the International Women of Courage Award, including the 23-year-old Indian woman known only as 'Nirbhaya,' who died from injuries she received after being gang raped by six men last December in Delhi.MinderMeer

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (L) and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry host the International Women of Courage awards ceremony at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. In celebration of the 102nd International...Meer

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (L) and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry host the...U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (L) and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry host the International Women of Courage awards ceremony at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. In celebration of the 102nd International Women's Day, the State Department honored nine women from around the world with the International Women of Courage Award, including the 23-year-old Indian woman known only as 'Nirbhaya,' who died from injuries she received after being gang raped by six men last December in Delhi.MinderMeer

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at the International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. In celebration of the 102nd International Women's Day, the State Department...Meer

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at the International Women of...U.S. first lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at the International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. In celebration of the 102nd International Women's Day, the State Department honored nine women from around the world with the International Women of Courage Award, including the 23-year-old Indian woman known only as 'Nirbhaya,' who died from injuries she received after being gang raped by six men last December in Delhi.MinderMeer

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama applauds while delivering remarks at the International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. In celebration of the 102nd International Women's Day, the...Meer

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama applauds while delivering remarks at the...U.S. first lady Michelle Obama applauds while delivering remarks at the International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. In celebration of the 102nd International Women's Day, the State Department honored nine women from around the world with the International Women of Courage Award, including the 23-year-old Indian woman known only as 'Nirbhaya,' who died from injuries she received after being gang raped by six men last December in Delhi.MinderMeer

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at the International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. In celebration of the 102nd International Women's Day, the State Department...Meer

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at the International Women of...U.S. first lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at the International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. In celebration of the 102nd International Women's Day, the State Department honored nine women from around the world with the International Women of Courage Award, including the 23-year-old Indian woman known only as 'Nirbhaya,' who died from injuries she received after being gang raped by six men last December in Delhi.MinderMeer

Honduras Truth and Reconciliation Commission member Julieta Castellanos (C) poses for photographs with U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (L) and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry after receiving the International Women of Courage award...Meer

Honduras Truth and Reconciliation Commission member Julieta Castellanos (C) poses...Honduras Truth and Reconciliation Commission member Julieta Castellanos (C) poses for photographs with U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (L) and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry after receiving the International Women of Courage award at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. In celebration of the 102nd International Women's Day, the State Department honored nine women from around the world with the International Women of Courage Award, including the 23-year-old Indian woman known only as 'Nirbhaya,' who died from injuries she received after being gang raped by six men last December in Delhi.MinderMeer

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry host the International Women of Courage awards ceremony at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. In celebration of the 102nd International...Meer

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry host the...U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry host the International Women of Courage awards ceremony at the State Department March 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. In celebration of the 102nd International Women's Day, the State Department honored nine women from around the world with the International Women of Courage Award, including the 23-year-old Indian woman known only as 'Nirbhaya,' who died from injuries she received after being gang raped by six men last December in Delhi.MinderMeer